Senior Sous Chef - Restaurant Growth Champion (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and develop talent while ensuring high standards of food preparation and guest satisfaction. With a focus on performance and a supportive culture, you will play a key role in driving restaurant success. Enjoy a range of perks including a generous bonus scheme, discounts, and family-friendly policies. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for food and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Tips sharing

Free food on shift

50% discount outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition as a wok star

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Senior Sous Chef | Birmingham West | full time

At wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our team and contribute to our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, creating a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and deliver exceptional results.

To succeed in this role, you should |

• Focus on creating a caring environment where your team feels valued and supported, celebrating successes and nurturing talent, role-modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience by maintaining high standards in food preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, collaborating with your head chef on recruitment and development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a proactive problem solver, able to make quick, effective decisions.

What we look for |

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a focus on performance and positive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to have meaningful conversations and support your team.
• Strong knowledge of food, health, safety standards, and financial management including gross profit and stock control.
• Experience managing labor costs and adapting to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can think on their feet.

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Tips sharing
• Free food on shift and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our national programme as a wok star

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests’ discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.